ethnic minority

Previously, students were ranked and jobs were allocated based on merit, but this was changed for fear it was stressful for students and particularly unfair on those from deprived backgrounds and ethnic minorities.

An emergency law to override new rules about how to sentence offenders from ethnic minorities will not be passed before Easter, government sources have confirmed.

The government will introduce legislation to Parliament this week to override independent guidance on how offenders from ethnic minorities should be sentenced.

The Sentencing Council has told judges to review the lives of offenders from ethnic minority and other backgrounds before deciding on punishment.

The cases include those alleging reverse discrimination, such as unfair or illegal advantages provided to racial or ethnic minorities.